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- Communication skills
- Guilt and shame
- Life purpose
About Marc
LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) Marc Malate has six years of professional experience and works primarily with LGBT concerns, communication problems, and issues like guilt and shame. Marc practices in Hawaii and conducts sessions in English. He focuses on helping people who are questioning identity, struggling with self-acceptance, or feeling isolated.
Marc uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and centers cultural humility and affirmation in his work. He treats identity and values as important parts of each conversation. Sessions focus on concrete steps someone can take to feel more connected to themselves and others.
People come to Marc for help with self-love, forgiveness, and sorting out life purpose. He listens for patterns in relationships and communication, then tries practical strategies to change those patterns. He also works with feelings of loneliness and the shame that often accompanies personal mistakes.
His style emphasizes clear, respectful dialogue. Marc explains options, checks what is working, and adjusts the plan as needed. He aims to make sessions matter in daily life, for example by practicing new ways to speak up or to accept difficult feelings.
Marc’s background includes six years of clinical practice as an LCSW in Hawaii. That experience informs how he approaches questions about identity, connection, and meaning. If someone wants to begin, they select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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How Marc integrates evidence-based methods into online work
Marc uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that emphasize practical change and clearer self-understanding. One approach focuses on communication skills training - practicing how to express needs and set boundaries in everyday interactions, which helps with relationship strain and repeated misunderstandings. Another approach addresses guilt and shame through cognitive and behavioral strategies that identify harsh self-judgments and test alternative, kinder self-statements to reduce self-criticism.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Marc discusses goals and preferences with each person and then tries methods that fit those aims. He checks progress regularly and adjusts techniques so sessions remain relevant to what someone needs now.
Session format details should be confirmed before booking since formats are not specified in the biography. In general, online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day - for example by avoiding travel, allowing shorter check-ins, or letting someone join from a more convenient location. It can also support steady follow-up and consistent practice between sessions, which helps apply new communication and coping skills to real life.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Hawaii
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Marc usually address?
He works with LGBT issues plus related topics such as communication problems, guilt and shame, forgiveness, isolation and life purpose.
What is Marc's therapeutic style?
He uses evidence-based techniques with a focus on cultural humility and affirmation, and emphasizes clear, practical conversation and plan adjustments as needed.
How much clinical experience does he have?
Marc has six years of clinical experience as a licensed social worker.
What credential and location should I know about?
He is an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) practicing in Hawaii.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with Marc?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How does cost and payment work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to start working with him?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
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